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FV66 GEJ

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,395 mi
Last recorded39,395 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV66 GEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 39,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 35,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 31,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 26,041 miles

engine coolant expansion bottle insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2022 26,041 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre is on the legal limit of 1.6mm tread depth

engine coolant expansion bottle insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2021 21,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 18,078 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 16,479 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FV66 GEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FV66 GEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FV66 GEJ registered?

FV66 GEJ is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is FV66 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV66 GEJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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